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Master of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Geography degree focused on resource conservation and environmental management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies and apply discipline-specific knowledge
- Critical thinking
- and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Government and private-sector jobs in resource conservation and environmental management
Curriculum
- 24 Credit hours: three core courses on Integrated Environmental Systems I-III (NRES 801-803)
- A graduate seminar (NRES 804) and a 12-credit thesis (NRES 890). Written and oral qualifying exam
- Thesis proposal defence and public final defence
- Typically three to five years.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with a B average (3.00) in third- and fourth-year courses (domestic standard
- International credentials are assessed on the final two years by country)
- Statement of interest and references
- A faculty supervisor for thesis programmes
- UNBC English language requirement unless exempt
- Some programmes require more.
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
- Referees
- English proof). If admitted
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
- 000 CAD). Receive the Letter of Admission to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,979 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $153 CAD |
| Deposit | $32,427 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 25 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $8,979 CAD per year. The application fee is $153 CAD. The deposit is $32,427 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.

